Croydon Crown Court Sentencing Results

Explore 52 verdicts at Croydon Crown Court (Croydon). Updated with the latest court outcomes.

Keith Edun

Encouraging rape and sexual assault of a baby

February 15, 2025

Sentence: 13 years imprisonment with an additional 8 years on licence

Keith Edun encouraged the rape and sexual assault of a baby through online communication on the Kik app, distributed and made indecent images of children, and attempted to pervert the course of justice by deleting apps to hide his activity. This was linked to a separate investigation involving a rape that occurred in March 2020, with Edun's involvement uncovered through digital forensic examination of devices seized during a warrant executed in September 2021.

Pleaded guilty to encouraging the rape and sexual assault of a baby, distributing indecent images of children, two counts of making indecent images of children, and perverting the course of justice. The judge described him as a dangerous sexual offender posing a significant risk of harm to children.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Thomas Govan

Rape

November 15, 2024

Sentence: 20 years in prison

Thomas Govan, 23, from Worthing, ran an international paedophile network by grooming a 13-year-old girl to self-harm and degrade herself on camera, then selling the images to other paedophiles online. He met with the girl on two occasions, filmed himself raping and sexually assaulting her, and distributed the video. He was arrested in Australia following an international investigation led by the Metropolitan Police.

Pleaded guilty to 25 charges including rape, sexual assault, making and distributing indecent images of children, and encouraging children to watch sexual acts. Also put on the sex offender register and given a sexual harm prevention order.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Heilab Assefa

Sexual Assault

October 1, 2024

Sentence: 14 years and four months' imprisonment

Heilab Assefa, 29, of London Road, Croydon, met a woman for the first time earlier in the evening and later assaulted her outside his home around midnight on 18 November 2023. The attack involved violent physical assault and sexual offences, which he filmed. Police were called to the scene on London Road in Croydon, where he was tackled and arrested immediately.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm, two counts of sexual assault by penetration, and one count of sexual assault at a hearing in June. Detective Sergeant Tim Walter described him as a dangerous sexual predator and emphasised the police's commitment to tackling violence against women and girls.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Cliff Mitchell

Rape

July 25, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 17 years and 225 days

Cliff Mitchell, a former Metropolitan Police officer, conducted a campaign of rape against two female victims between 2014 and 2023. He carried out more than 50 sex attacks, including tying a woman up with cable ties, placing duct tape over her mouth, and kidnapping her in September 2023. The offending ended when one victim escaped and sought help, leading to his arrest. Mitchell was found guilty of 10 counts of rape, three counts of rape of a child under 13, one count of kidnap, and breach of a non-molestation order. His crimes involved controlling and dominating his victims, who were intimidated into silence over several years.

Sentence increased from an original minimum of 13 years and 225 days following a referral by the Solicitor General. Mitchell's appeal to reduce the sentence on grounds of previous good character was dismissed.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Tyler Charter

Arranging or facilitating a child sex offence

May 23, 2024

Sentence: 6.5 years imprisonment

Tyler Charter, 35, possessed 4,233 indecent images and videos of children on his devices, including online conversations discussing the sexual abuse of young children as young as three years old. He showed a desire to commit acts such as rape towards children. Police arrested him at his address in Croydon in September 2022, where he attempted to dispose of evidence before it was seized.

Found guilty of arranging or facilitating a child sex offence and possession of indecent images of children. A joint investigation by the Met and National Crime Agency gathered evidence over two years.

Sources: standard.co.uk

James Robert Hearne Senior

Fraud

May 10, 2024

Sentence: 150 hours of unpaid work, 10 hours of rehabilitation, and a nine-month suspended sentence

James Robert Hearne Senior, operating through T&H Roofcare Limited, was contracted for guttering work at a Dulwich property in December 2021. He passed the job to his son's firm and advised unnecessary roof replacement. The duo stripped roof tiles without consent, demanded £16,000 plus an additional £2,000 for stabilising beams, which was later proven to be false. They pressured the homeowner for a £4,000 deposit and engaged in intimidation, leaving rubbish and materials at the site. An independent survey confirmed the roof was originally sound and their work was abysmal and worthless, requiring £6,000 to repair.

Ordered to pay £3,000 in compensation, £1,000 in costs, and a £100 victim surcharge. Involved in a fraudulent roofing scam with his son.

Sources: standard.co.uk

James Robert Hearne Junior

Fraud

May 10, 2024

Sentence: 200 hours of unpaid work, 20 hours of rehabilitation, and a 13-month suspended sentence

James Robert Hearne Junior, through Drytech Roofing Contractors Limited, took over a guttering job at a Dulwich property in December 2021 and advised unnecessary roof replacement. He stripped roof tiles without consent, demanded £16,000 plus an additional £2,000 for stabilising beams, which was later proven to be false. He pressured the homeowner for a £4,000 deposit and engaged in intimidation, leaving rubbish and materials at the site. An independent survey confirmed the roof was originally sound and his work was abysmal and worthless, requiring £6,000 to repair.

Ordered to pay £3,000 in compensation, £1,000 in costs, and a £100 victim surcharge. Involved in a fraudulent roofing scam with his father.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Paul Debenham

Aggravated Burglary

April 29, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Paul Debenham, a serial burglar, broke into homes in the Orpington area, often targeting the elderly. On 31 October 2023, he entered a house on Spur Road while brandishing a handgun, pushed a 76-year-old woman to the floor, threatened a 78-year-old man, and stole their car before fleeing. On 2 November 2023, he broke into a 96-year-old woman's home on Blenheim Road by smashing a back door glass panel with a brick, threatened her with a hammer, demanded car keys and jewellery, and was captured on internal CCTV rummaging through the property. He was identified through fingerprints on a discarded box of alcohol and extensive CCTV enquiries, and was linked to a total of 15 offences.

Targeted elderly victims, threatened them with a handgun and hammer, showed no remorse, and was charged with four commercial burglaries, seven residential burglaries, theft of a motor vehicle, and vehicle interference. PC Rob Melton noted that Debenham committed crimes to fund his lifestyle and that the arrest resulted from combined police efforts.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Danny Butler

Possession of firearms with intent to endanger life

April 22, 2024

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Danny Butler, 45, from Tulse Hill, concealed a total of six weapons, including three handguns (one loaded) in a children’s clothes drawer, another handgun and a pump-action sawn-off shotgun in a wardrobe, and a second sawn-off shotgun in the coat cupboard, along with ammunition and Class A and Class B drugs in the house in Lambeth. The drugs were found in areas easily accessible to children, such as the living room floor, TV unit, and coat cupboard. This was uncovered during a police raid based on intelligence about firearms being stored at the address.

Sentenced for possession of six firearms with intent to endanger life, possession of ammunition, and possession of Class A and B drugs with intent to supply. The investigation targeted gang violence in south London. Detective Inspector Nikki Owen commented on the devastating impact of violent crime and the removal of dangerous weapons from the streets.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Isaque Rodrigues-Leite

Coercive Control

March 21, 2024

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Isaque Rodrigues-Leite subjected his wife to physical and emotional abuse that escalated after he joined the Metropolitan Police in March 2019. The abuse included trapping her in a caravan during a holiday in April 2019 after she discovered messages suggesting infidelity, where he raised his fist at a witness who intervened. In July 2019, he blockaded her in their bedroom, pushed her back onto the bed, punched a wall, and later accelerated a car towards her, causing her to jump on the bonnet and fall. He also threatened her, held her arms down, made fists at her, and told her no one would believe her because he was a police officer. The coercive control offence spanned from January 1, 2016, to July 21, 2019.

Found guilty of four counts of false imprisonment, two counts of common assault, one count of criminal damage, and one count of coercive control. Recorder Daniel Dyal noted a major escalation in his behaviour after joining the police force in March 2019. He was dismissed from the Metropolitan Police and banned from re-joining.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Stephen Dynan

Conspiracy to supply drugs and obtain a firearm

March 8, 2024

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Stephen Dynan, from Wolsey Crescent in Croydon, was involved in a plot to supply five kilos of cocaine and obtain a machine gun, as well as plans to import cocaine and cannabis, transfer criminal property, plan a sophisticated warehouse burglary, and plot to falsely imprison multiple people between March and June 2020. He used an encrypted device for these discussions and was arrested on January 12, 2023, following a warrant at his home address.

Pleaded guilty to six charges including plans to obtain a skorpion machine gun, import cocaine and cannabis, and transfer criminal property. Involved in planning a sophisticated warehouse burglary and plotting to falsely imprison multiple people.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ibrahim Moro

Romance Fraud

January 24, 2024

Sentence: 5.5 years imprisonment

Ibrahim Moro, along with Rebecca Patrick, targeted older and vulnerable victims on dating sites, defrauding them of hundreds of thousands of pounds through romance scams. One victim, an elderly Australian man, transferred £138,000 believing he was in a relationship with Patrick. Moro was linked to the email account used in the fraud and transferred money to accounts in Ghana.

Denied the offences, claiming the money was from a clothing business in Ghana. From Bromley.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Rebecca Patrick

Romance Fraud

January 24, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment, suspended for 18 months

Rebecca Patrick, along with Ibrahim Moro, defrauded vulnerable victims through romance scams by posing as someone in a relationship with them to gain trust and extract money. For instance, an elderly Australian man was tricked into sending £138,000, believing she was entitled to gold in Ghana and would move to Australia.

Denied the offences, claiming she gave Moro access to her accounts to send money to his family in Ghana. From Croydon.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Harley Dee Thompson

Murder

January 12, 2024

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 24 years

Harley Dee Thompson stabbed Dariusz Wolosz, 46, to death during a street fight on Tavistock Road in West Drayton on January 4, 2022. The attack involved multiple stab injuries to Wolosz's groin and chest with severe force, resulting in his immediate death. The incident stemmed from a dispute, and Thompson was on remand for 732 days prior to sentencing.

Originally tried at Harrow Crown Court with no verdict on murder but guilty of possession of a bladed article; retried at Croydon Crown Court and convicted of murder after three hours of deliberation. Detective Chief Inspector Wayne Jolley described the attack as ferocious and noted Thompson's lack of courage to admit the crime.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ashley Singh

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation

January 10, 2024

Sentence: 3 years imprisonment

Ashley Singh and Sophie Bruyea targeted gyms, primarily in London, stealing bank cards from lockers while victims were exercising. They used the stolen cards to purchase luxury items, designer gear, and fund extravagant holidays, with a total value of £250,000 stolen between January 2022 and January 2023. The pair flaunted their ill-gotten wealth on social media and were arrested at Gatwick Airport with designer goods worth 2,000 Euros.

Previously jailed in 2019 for six-and-a-half years for similar crimes. The judge described the offence as a 'wicked conspiracy'.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Sophie Bruyea

Conspiracy to commit fraud by false representation

January 10, 2024

Sentence: 20 months imprisonment, suspended for two years, plus a rehabilitation programme and 120 hours of unpaid work

Sophie Bruyea and Ashley Singh targeted gyms, mainly in London, stealing bank cards from lockers while victims were exercising. They used the stolen cards to buy luxury items, designer gear, and fund holidays, with a total value of £250,000 stolen between January 2022 and January 2023. The pair flaunted their wealth on social media and were arrested at Gatwick Airport with designer goods worth 2,000 Euros.

Worked with her partner Ashley Singh in the crime spree, which involved targeting gyms and stealing from lockers.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Alex Nazareth

Ill-treatment

January 4, 2024

Sentence: 18 months imprisonment

Alex Nazareth, employed as a support worker at Grove House in Sutton, which provides care for adults with learning disabilities, mental illness, and complex needs, abused victims by spraying water at them, locking them in a room, hitting them, squeezing their genitals, dragging them, twisting their arms, and throwing away their belongings. This occurred as part of a series of incidents involving emotional and psychological mistreatment.

Georgios Skordoulis

Ill-treatment

January 4, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Georgios Skordoulis, as a support worker at Grove House in Sutton, abused vulnerable adults with learning disabilities and mental illness by spraying water at them, locking them in a room, hitting them, squeezing their genitals, dragging them, twisting their arms, throwing away their belongings, and also insulted a second victim, threw water over him, denied him food or money, attacked him, damaged his clothes and possessions, and prevented him from sleeping.

Ahmed Hassanen

Ill-treatment

January 4, 2024

Sentence: 2 years imprisonment

Ahmed Hassanen, employed as a support worker at Grove House in Sutton, abused vulnerable adults by spraying water at them, locking them in a room, hitting them, squeezing their genitals, dragging them, twisting their arms, throwing away their belongings, and also insulted a second victim, threw water over him, denied him food or money, attacked him, damaged his clothes and possessions, and prevented him from sleeping.

Raekwon Hanniford-Brown

Murder

July 22, 2023

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 19 years

Raekwon Hanniford-Brown stabbed Errol McKay, 49, 24 times during an argument at McKay's flat on Trinity Crescent, Balham, on July 27, 2022. The altercation turned physical, resulting in fatal wounds to McKay's head and neck. Hanniford-Brown had been storing drugs in the flat and supplying McKay with crack cocaine. After the attack, he moved his drugs safe, fled the scene on a bicycle, disposed of the knife, and attempted to leave the country but was arrested at Gatwick Airport on July 28, 2022.

Claimed self-defence due to PTSD and a phobia of knives, but evidence including forensic links and mobile phone data indicated otherwise. He had an agreement to store drugs in the victim's flat in exchange for supplying crack cocaine.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Brandon Cole

Possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life

July 21, 2023

Sentence: 12 years imprisonment

Officers searched Sian Chambers’ address in January 2022 and found a loaded, converted Retay handgun and ammunition inside a Gucci box. Messages on Chambers’ phone linked to Cole, leading to his arrest and subsequent conviction for possession with intent to endanger life.

Found guilty of possession of a firearm and ammunition with intent to endanger life. Messages on Chambers’ phone led to his arrest.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Sian Chambers

Possession of firearm and ammunition

July 21, 2023

Sentence: 6 years imprisonment

Officers searched her address in January 2022 and found a loaded, converted Retay handgun and ammunition inside a Gucci box, leading to her arrest and conviction.

Erfan Badita

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: 16-and-a-half years imprisonment

Erfan Badita, as the alleged ringleader, led a gang that targeted betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences in Croydon between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke into businesses, destroyed burglar alarms, cut power supplies, and stole cash from safes. In one incident, gang members attacked a warehouse staff member, robbed him of cash from his wallet, cable-tied him, and beat him after he could not provide keys.

Police believe he was the ringleader and involved in every offence. He was sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary, robbery, possession of CS Spray, and transferring criminal property. He sent around £47,000 in suspected criminal proceeds to Romania.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Marian Durla

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: Eight-and-a-half years imprisonment

Marian Durla was part of a gang that carried out burglaries in Croydon, targeting betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke into businesses, stole cash from safes, and in one case, assaulted a warehouse staff member by demanding keys, robbing him, cable-tying him, and beating him.

Sarok Sarhad

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: Three-and-a-half years imprisonment

Sarok Sarhad was involved in a gang that conducted a series of burglaries in Croydon, targeting betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences from September 5, 2018, to March 13, 2022. The gang broke into premises, disabled alarms, and stole cash. Additionally, he was linked to drug-related activities involving cannabis possession and supply.

Sentenced for conspiracy to commit burglary and possession with intent to supply cannabis. A raid on his home uncovered a large quantity of cannabis, weighing scales, and drug dealing paraphernalia.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Albert Meliteanu

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: Five-and-a-half years imprisonment

Albert Meliteanu participated in a gang's burglaries in Croydon, which involved breaking into betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. In one robbery, gang members attacked a staff member, demanded keys, robbed him, cable-tied him, and beat him.

Alexandru Nastase

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Alexandru Nastase was part of a gang that executed burglaries in Croydon, targeting businesses such as betting shops, warehouses, and off-licences from September 5, 2018, to March 13, 2022. The gang broke in, stole cash, and used weapons like a stun gun and CS gas during their operations.

Claudiu Durla

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: Eight-and-a-half years imprisonment

Claudiu Durla was involved in a gang's string of burglaries in Croydon, hitting betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke into properties, stole cash, and in one instance, assaulted and robbed a staff member.

Cristian Alexandru Durla

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: Five-and-a-half years imprisonment

Cristian Alexandru Durla took part in a gang that carried out multiple burglaries in Croydon, targeting betting shops, warehouses, and off-licences from September 5, 2018, to March 13, 2022. The gang entered businesses forcibly, stole cash, and committed robbery, including an attack on a staff member who was cable-tied and beaten.

Nicolai Lucian Zaharia

Conspiracy to commit burglary

June 19, 2023

Sentence: 1 year imprisonment

Nicolai Lucian Zaharia was a member of a gang that planned and executed burglaries in Croydon, focusing on betting shops, cash and carry warehouses, and off-licences between September 5, 2018, and March 13, 2022. The gang broke in, disabled security systems, and fled with cash.

Michael Lindo

Armed Robbery

June 7, 2023

Sentence: 8 years imprisonment

Michael Lindo, 41, of no fixed address, conducted a series of armed and attempted armed robberies at bookmakers in south and southeast London between May and September 2022. He stole approximately £9,000, often targeting lone female staff members by entering the premises with his face hidden by a mask and demanding cash at the counter. Specific incidents include robberies on 6 May 2022 in Lower Addiscombe Road, Croydon (£3,342 stolen), 11 August 2022 in Croydon Road, SE20 (£700 stolen), 15 August 2022 in Brixton Hill, SW2 (£4,500 stolen), and 3 September 2022 in Streatham Road (£475 stolen), among others. He was under surveillance by the Met Police’s Flying Squad and arrested on 20 September 2022.

Pleaded guilty to 15 offences relating to nine armed and attempted armed robberies. Described as a prolific and dangerous man who targeted lone female staff and was on licence from a previous 11-year sentence for armed robbery.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Peter Hyacienth

Grievous bodily harm with intent

April 17, 2023

Sentence: 8 years and 1 month imprisonment

Peter Hyacienth stabbed a man in the head with a knife outside the Fox on the Hill pub in Denmark Hill, south London, after the victim criticised the erratic driving of Hyacienth's friend. The incident occurred in the car park at just after midnight on 12 March 2022. The victim, in his 20s, was taken to hospital in a critical condition and is still recovering from his injuries. Police identified Hyacienth using CCTV, phone data, and number plate recognition.

Pleaded guilty to grievous bodily harm with intent. The attack was part of a road rage incident involving his friend.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Ras Barton

Assault by beating

April 17, 2023

Sentence: community order

Ras Barton assaulted a man by beating him outside the Fox on the Hill pub in Denmark Hill, south London, after the victim criticised Barton's erratic driving in the car park. The incident took place at just after midnight on 12 March 2022. The victim, who was enjoying a night out with friends, was attacked alongside another assailant and required hospital treatment.

Pleaded guilty to assault by beating. He was involved in the same road rage incident as his friend.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Leon Ward

Attempted Rape

March 3, 2023

Sentence: 10 years imprisonment

Leon Ward, 49, of New Addington, befriended a 14-year-old girl in May 2020 and began texting her, asking for compromising pictures, which she refused. He continued to pursue her, and during a walk in New Addington in May 2020, he assaulted and attempted to rape her. He was arrested on May 18, 2020, and charged on November 10, 2021, with attempted rape of a 14-year-old girl, three counts of sexual assault by penetration, two counts of sexual assault by touching, and sexual communication with a child, all against the same victim.

He will be on the sex offenders register for life. Detective Constable Jamie Munro highlighted the victim's bravery and noted that Ward took advantage of a vulnerable girl.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Frederick Allchorne

Rape

February 24, 2023

Sentence: 22 years imprisonment

Frederick Allchorne subjected a woman to a campaign of abuse starting in the mid-1980s when she was 15 years old. He drugged and raped her multiple times, tied her to the bed, and caused her to suffer physical injuries and complex Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. The abuse continued until 1991 and was reported in August 2018.

Pleaded guilty to two counts of rape, five counts of administering a stupefying or overpowering drug with intent, five counts of indecent assault on a woman over 16, and one count of bigamy. Previously placed on the Sex Offences Register for life following a conviction in 2010.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Homayon Ahmadi

Rape

January 27, 2023

Sentence: 13 years in prison with a further seven years on licence

Homayon Ahmadi, a 34-year-old private hire driver from Uxbridge, raped a 41-year-old woman in Croydon in April 2021. In another incident in July 2021, he picked up two women in central London, offered them alcohol, and sexually assaulted them after they attempted to leave the vehicle on Hornsey Street, where he grabbed and assaulted them before driving away.

Pleaded guilty to raping a woman. Convicted of one count of rape and two counts of sexual assault.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Treva Thrower

Rape of a child under 13

September 12, 2022

Sentence: 32 years imprisonment

Treva Thrower raped and sexually assaulted a girl over a four-year period from 2014 to 2018 at the victim’s home in Bromley, south London. He took photos of the victim and threatened to upload them online if she disclosed the abuse, and he physically attacked her if she resisted. The victim reported the abuse at school, leading to an investigation and his eventual arrest.

Found guilty of nine offences including rape and sexual assault of a child under 13. Went on the run after the victim disclosed the abuse and later handed himself in. Subject to lifetime Registered Sex Offender requirements and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Chanelle Poku

Fraud by false representation

December 6, 2021

Sentence: 12 months imprisonment

Chanelle Poku fraudulently obtained a senior position with NHS Croydon’s Clinical Commissioning Group by falsely claiming she had a Master’s degree in molecular biology and experience leading a charity. She applied for the role in December 2019, invented qualifications and references, and was put in charge of urgent care programmes. When her performance was challenged, she made false accusations of bullying, assault, and racism, and attempted to obstruct the investigation with a bogus letter from a lawyer. This left an unqualified person in a critical role within the local NHS infrastructure.

Pleaded not guilty and was found guilty by a jury. Judge Recorder David Osborne commented that she lacked the skills for the role and had tried to derail the investigation. She has offered to repay the wages earned.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Joshua Plunkett

Sexual assault and physical assault

November 18, 2021

Sentence: 14 and a half years imprisonment

Joshua Plunkett befriended young teenage girls online by lying about his age, then sexually and physically assaulted them between 2016 and 2020. He coerced victims into sending nude photos, used strangle holds, broke one victim's finger, bit another leaving a mouth impression, and shared explicit images online as punishment. He exercised control by accessing social media accounts, sending abusive messages, and even assaulted a victim in her bedroom, causing severe injuries in front of her sister. His actions ruined victims' lives, including damaging one's modelling career and self-esteem.

He targeted five teenage girls aged 13 to 18 between 2016 and 2020, using coercive control, sharing intimate images, and committing physical violence. He will serve at least eight and a half years in prison, with the remainder on licence, and received a 15-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order and placement on the Sex Offenders Register. DC Natalie Franklin described him as a 'cruel monster' and 'the personification of violence against women'.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Jamie Rayner

Assault Occasioning Actual Bodily Harm and Engaging in Controlling or Coercive Behaviour

November 5, 2021

Sentence: 2 years and 3 months imprisonment

Jamie Rayner, a Metropolitan Police officer, engaged in a pattern of abuse against his partner, Bonnie Hudson, another officer, during their ten-month relationship. He repeatedly pinned her down, throttled her, kicked and punched her, causing bruises and a bloodied lip, and slammed a door into her stomach in incidents occurring in February and March 2021. The abuse included controlling and coercive behaviour, such as threatening to fabricate allegations against her when she reported the incidents.

Pleaded guilty to assault occasioning actual bodily harm and engaging in controlling or coercive behaviour. Judge Elizabeth Lowe sentenced him. He attempted to use 'rough sex' as a defence and threatened to make false allegations against the victim.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Patrick Beckley

Murder

October 26, 2021

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum of 21 years

Patrick Beckley, while suspected to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, burst into the home of Michael Lavery off Reddown Road, Coulsdon, and stabbed him to death in a random attack on October 16, 2020. Michael Lavery suffered head injuries and stab wounds, leading to his death from blunt force trauma and stab wounds. Beckley also attacked another man and an emergency worker, with no known motive or prior connection to the victims.

Convicted of murder, actual bodily harm of two other men, and assault on an emergency worker. Described as a dangerous and violent offender.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Nigel Clayton

Sexual abuse

September 6, 2021

Sentence: 30 years imprisonment

Nigel Clayton, posing as a doctor and an expert on child development, sexually abused young boys and adults over four decades from 1976 to 2017. He preyed on vulnerable individuals by offering gifts, hiring them for jobs, and promising modelling careers, while taking naked pictures and carrying out assaults in locations such as a car garage office. He used threats, held debts over victims, and resorted to physical force. The abuse occurred around south London, including at a funeral, and involved seven known victims, with one enduring assaults for over 30 years. Clayton was arrested in February 2020 after victims came forward.

Denied the charges but was convicted by a jury of 31 counts, including sexual assault, rape, and possessing indecent images. He targeted vulnerable boys without father figures, using manipulation, threats, and physical force.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Vicente Forde

Possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence

July 29, 2021

Sentence: Six years and nine months imprisonment

Vicente Forde, disguised as an Amazon delivery driver wearing a hi-vis jacket and carrying an empty parcel, arrived at the home of victim Rashid Ben-Mhamedi in East Dulwich on July 13, 2020. He brandished a loaded sawn-off shotgun, charged at the victim, and engaged in a violent struggle on the doorstep. The victim managed to disarm Forde and throw the gun under a car, with assistance from nearby builders to restrain him. Forde had conducted surveillance on the victim's home prior to the incident and later claimed he was sending a message, though he apologised in a letter to the court.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of a prohibited weapon, and possession of a firearm by a person prohibited. The judge described it as an extremely serious case, noting the gun was loaded and cocked. His barrister stated he was acting under orders from a drugs gang due to debts and threats to his family.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Dean Edmunds

Rape

May 21, 2021

Sentence: 18 years imprisonment

Dean Edmunds committed multiple sex offences against children, including three counts of rape of a girl under 13, four counts of taking indecent images of a child, and intercourse with an animal. The abuse occurred when the victim was between three and seven years old. Investigators seized 11 devices containing 1.5 million files, uncovering 6,700 illegal images. He groomed the victim, making her too terrified to disclose the abuse, and detectives travelled overseas to interview the victim and her family.

Pleaded guilty to sex offences against children and the production of extreme pornographic images involving an animal. Officers described it as the worst case they had investigated.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Jay Baptiste

Burglary

March 5, 2021

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Jay Baptiste, 32, from Crystal Palace, was caught breaking into a home in West Wickham on September 14, 2020, with another man after a neighbour alerted the police. Officers PC Alex Gray and PC Matt Lockie arrived and confronted the burglars. Baptiste ignored orders, picked up a shovel, and struck PC Gray multiple times on the head and face, causing serious lacerations that required hospital treatment and resulted in permanent scarring. He attempted to escape but was apprehended by the officers.

Pleaded guilty to burglary with intent to steal and causing grievous bodily harm. Detective Inspector Mel Lillywhite highlighted the serious nature of the assault and injuries to the officer.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Samir Fouad

Assault on emergency worker

February 17, 2021

Sentence: 20 weeks in custody

On July 3, 2020, police were called to a fast-food restaurant on High Street in Harlesden due to a report of criminal damage. Officers found Samir Fouad injured and screaming in pain in an upstairs flat. While they attempted to assist him and arrange medical help, he acted erratically, tried to jump from a window, and was restrained. During the restraint, he shouted 'corona' and spat at two officers, then racially abused one officer before being arrested.

Pleaded guilty to two charges of assaulting an emergency worker and one charge of racially abusing a police officer. Inspector Sammi Elfituri commented that the officers were trying to help and that spitting and racial abuse are unacceptable, especially during the coronavirus pandemic.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Tracey Cook

Possession of firearms and Class A drugs

November 17, 2020

Sentence: 5 years imprisonment

Tracey Cook was observed leaving her house with two rucksacks, which she disposed of in a nearby park. The rucksacks contained 447 wraps of cocaine valued at £22,350 and several firearms, including a revolver, a sawn-off shotgun, a loaded Inglis Browning 9mm automatic pistol, along with a large quantity of ammunition. This occurred on October 8, 2020, in Greenwich, as part of a police operation targeting drug and firearm offences.

Found guilty of three counts of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and possession of Class A drugs (cocaine). The judge noted that she had a reasonable opportunity to discover the illicit contents of the rucksacks and knew they contained something illegal.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Tony Cook

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of firearms

November 17, 2020

Sentence: 20 years imprisonment

Tony Cook was under police surveillance for supplying cocaine. On October 8, 2020, he was spotted overlooking an exchange where Dean Osmon was carrying a black bag with four 1kg blocks of cocaine valued between £320,000 and £400,000. His involvement included conspiracy to supply drugs and possession of firearms, leading to his arrest in Greenwich.

Pleaded guilty to possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, two counts of possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition and conspiracy to supply Class A drugs (cocaine). The judge stated that he played a leading role in directing and organising drug sales on a commercial scale for substantial financial gain, and noted that he had 'landed his mother in prison'.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Kevin Whelan

Conspiracy to supply Class A drugs and possession of criminal property

November 17, 2020

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Kevin Whelan was involved in a drug exchange on October 8, 2020, where he was in a car with Dean Osmon, who had a black bag containing four 1kg blocks of cocaine. Whelan attempted to flee the scene but was detained. A search of his home revealed £19,720 in cash, which was linked to criminal activity, in Medway.

Found guilty of conspiracy to supply a Class A drug (cocaine) and possession of criminal property. He claimed the cash found at his home was from selling a boat and earnings as a painter and decorator.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Dean Osmon

Possession of Class A drugs with intent to supply

November 17, 2020

Sentence: 9 years imprisonment

Dean Osmon was arrested on October 8, 2020, after being seen exiting Kevin Whelan's car with a black bag containing four individually wrapped 1kg blocks of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £320,000 to £400,000. This occurred during a police surveillance operation in south London targeting cocaine supply.

Bobby Garande

Exposure

October 13, 2020

Sentence: 16 weeks imprisonment and a Criminal Behaviour Order

Bobby Garande, 27, of Melfort Road, Thornton Heath, exposed himself on a Route 50 bus from Croydon to Norbury on May 27, while staring at women passengers and in the presence of children. He touched himself inappropriately over his trousers before exposing himself, then left the bus at Norbury Railway Station around 4pm. He was identified through CCTV evidence.

Pleaded guilty to exposure. Had prior convictions for similar offences. The sentence was served on remand, and PC Andy Morland noted that such acts are taken seriously due to CCTV evidence.

Sources: standard.co.uk

Aman Vyas

Murder

August 20, 2020

Sentence: Life imprisonment with a minimum term of 37 years

Aman Vyas, known as the 'E17 night stalker', prowled the streets of Walthamstow, east London, in the spring of 2009, committing a series of violent rapes. He murdered 35-year-old Michelle Samaraweera by raping and strangling her in a children's playground on May 30, 2009, after she fought back. He also raped three other women aged between 35 and 59 in March and April 2009, and was convicted of grievous bodily harm. Vyas fled to India two days after a Crimewatch appeal and was arrested in 2011, leading to an eight-year extradition process before being returned to the UK in 2019.

Sentenced after a trial; judge described him as the 'E17 night stalker' and noted he was willing to kill in pursuit of his sexual perversions. He evaded justice for over a decade and was extradited from India.

Sources: standard.co.uk

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